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$563+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:05 pm
ATL
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JNB
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/215:50 pm
JNB
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ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$889
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/239:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/295:50 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$890
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/47:05 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$894
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/17:05 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$897
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/36:00 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$898
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:05 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/226:00 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$900
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/156:00 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$902
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/205:50 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$904
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/269:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/155:50 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$905
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/287:10 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$906
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/33:05 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$907
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:50 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/47:05 pm
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$908

Find flight deals from Atlanta to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Atlanta to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$889
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$563
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,188

Good round-trip deal

$1,832 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,633 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to South Africa that are best for you.

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AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/2

9:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$947

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/19

10:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$948

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/17

4:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$948

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 3/15

10:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$948

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 4/19

9:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$949

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/23

10:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/30

2:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,004

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 3/13

10:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

9:50 am-4:01 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$1,101

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/18

9:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/22

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,107

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/27

7:35 pm-9:35 am

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

1:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,170

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 3/13

8:35 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops37h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,173

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $860). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Atlanta to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Atlanta to South Africa delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Atlanta and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Atlanta to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Atlanta to South Africa flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Atlanta to South Africa, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,375 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
952 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Most people fly from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) if they book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is conveniently located just 8.2 mi from Atlanta’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines fly from Atlanta to South Africa in about 27h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. The distance from Atlanta to South Africa is about 8128 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $454. Etihad Airways flights start at $456 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $488 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Atlanta to South Africa?

    While some choose either Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Atlanta to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    On average you can expect to pay $6,208 for a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $1,382 while the most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $841.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $860). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Atlanta to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$864Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$926Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,190Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,457Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,488Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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